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United States Patent | 5,197,525 |
Cantor | March 30, 1993 |
A method and means for protecting valuables is disclosed. An anti-theft handbag is comprised of multiple segments which separate upon extraordinary pulling. A first segment is detachably secured to a second segment via a break-away pocket.
Inventors: | Cantor; Joseph L. (31 Canfield Rd., E. Hanover, NJ 07936) |
Appl. No.: | 660666 |
Filed: | February 25, 1991 |
Current U.S. Class: | 150/102; 150/107; 150/108; 150/111; 150/113; 190/101; 190/108; 190/110; 190/116; 383/37 |
Intern'l Class: | A45C 001/02; A45C 003/06; A45C 013/18; A45C 013/22 |
Field of Search: | 190/101,116,102,108,109,110 150/101,102,111,113,117,107 383/11,37,40 D3/71 |
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